Lasting Impression

[Lueda Alia]

I sometimes think about Pan's Labyrinth out of nowhere for hours. I can't really explain why, other than the fact that I love the story. Still, only a few movies have accomplished this. Usually, I think about a movie after I've watched it, or for days / weeks after the fact, but never this long. So I was wondering if there are movies that have made a lasting impression on you the same way or that you think about randomly?

[Lueda Alia]

Just to clarify - it doesn't have to be movies that you like. Some movies just seem to stay with me forever, whether they're good or bad, so I'm curious to see if others feel the same way and about what movies.

[Prestonxsmith]

A Single Man has from when I saw it Tuesday.

[Thomas Balkcom]

A Single Man has from when I saw it Tuesday.

where did you see it?

[Lueda Alia]

I still haven't watched that. I'm so behind on '09 movies.

Other two I can think of right now:

Lord of the Rings
District 9

I drove my friends insane for weeks after watching District 9 because I couldn't stop talking about it.

[williek311]

I still haven't watched that. I'm so behind on '09 movies.

Other two I can think of right now:

Lord of the Rings
District 9

I drove my friends insane for weeks after watching District 9 because I couldn't stop talking about it.
That movie was so awesome.

The Wrestler for me though.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I drove my friends insane for weeks after watching District 9 because I couldn't stop talking about it.

I spent a good bit of time talking about District 9 as well, I think it has to do with how much of a surprise that film was for me.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Recently, I don't think The Night of the Hunter has left my head since watching it last Saturday.

[Prestonxsmith]

where did you see it?

UA Tara. Seriously recommend it.

[Lueda Alia]

That movie was so awesome.

The Wrestler for me though.

I spent a good bit of time talking about District 9 as well, I think it has to do with how much of a surprise that film was for me.
I was just about to reply to Will and say, "I think the reason why it had such a big impact on me is because it came out of nowhere and completely surprised me." I had no idea what to expect when I went to the movies. I don't even know why I went to see it as early as I did (opening weekend) because I knew nothing about it. I was just blown away by it and was almost in awe after I watched it.

I've only seen it once too, yet I still think about it from time to time.

[Thomas Balkcom]

UA Tara. Seriously recommend it.

haha, what showing? I saw it there Tuesday @ 7:15.

[williek311]

I was just about to reply to Will and say, "I think the reason why it had such a big impact on me is because it came out of nowhere and completely surprised me." I had no idea what to expect when I went to the movies. I don't even know why I went to see it as early as I did (opening weekend) because I knew nothing about it. I was just blown away by it and was almost in awe after I watched it.

I've only seen it once too, yet I still think about it from time to time.

I was the same way. One of the best movie going experiences for me in a long time.

[Prestonxsmith]

haha, what showing? I saw it there Tuesday @ 7:15.

Oh hahaha. 4:30. Did you see Crazy Heart?

[eraserhead]

Mulholland Dr., when I first saw it. Couldn't stop talking about it with people.

[a speedo model]

That Thing You Do! has that for me, honestly.

Dunno, if any of this is spoiler worthy..
The end of the film is so serious in it's tone, that whenever I am thinking of how I've changed or how life has changed as I've gotten older I immediately think of how at the end of the film, they are no longer naive kids in a garage band. Love that movie. And the credits with where they are now, always makes me think how life...moves on.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Oh hahaha. 4:30. Did you see Crazy Heart?

yes, the 4 o'clock showing. Went to the Varsity in between. You?

[Thomas Balkcom]

Mulholland Dr., when I first saw it. Couldn't stop talking about it with people.

this. I still annoy my friends with it.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I saw Synecdoche, New York in theaters thirteen months ago and I give it at least a little bit of thought every day it seems like. I have only seen it the one time despite owning it too.

[Prestonxsmith]

yes, the 4 o'clock showing. Went to the Varsity in between. You?

I saw it on Monday. After seeing both, and this is hard to say, but I think Colin Firth deserves Best Actor out of all the movies I have seen that can be eligible for Oscars.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I saw it on Monday. After seeing both, and this is hard to say, but I think Colin Firth deserves Best Actor out of all the movies I have seen that can be eligible for Oscars.

Same. Although I'll be content if either Bridges, Renner, or Clooney wins it.

[Thomas Balkcom]

That Thing You Do! has that for me, honestly.

Dunno, if any of this is spoiler worthy..
The end of the film is so serious in it's tone, that whenever I am thinking of how I've changed or how life has changed as I've gotten older I immediately think of how at the end of the film, they are no longer naive kids in a garage band. Love that movie. And the credits with where they are now, always makes me think how life...moves on.

haven't watched this in years, I need to revisit it.

[a speedo model]

haven't watched this in years, I need to revisit it.
One of my favorites, I can throw it on anytime and where and still laugh like it's my first time. I need the director's cut.

[stayillogical]

The Lives Of Others had that effect on me.

[Thomas Balkcom]

The Lives Of Others had that effect on me.

I have regrettably never seen this film, that needs to change.

[Prestonxsmith]

Same. Although I'll be content if either Bridges, Renner, or Clooney wins it.
They are all great in their respective rights. They should just give all 5 a trophy.

[Recovery Room]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

[E5CAP3 ART15T]

That Thing You Do! has that for me, honestly.

Dunno, if any of this is spoiler worthy..
The end of the film is so serious in it's tone, that whenever I am thinking of how I've changed or how life has changed as I've gotten older I immediately think of how at the end of the film, they are no longer naive kids in a garage band. Love that movie. And the credits with where they are now, always makes me think how life...moves on.

good movie but the only thing that left a lasting impression for me was the song lol.

[IAmNietzche]

The Seventh Seal and Sansho the Bailiff have changed the way I view the world so I'd have to go with those.

[wrppdarndyrfngr]

I was just about to reply to Will and say, "I think the reason why it had such a big impact on me is because it came out of nowhere and completely surprised me." I had no idea what to expect when I went to the movies. I don't even know why I went to see it as early as I did (opening weekend) because I knew nothing about it. I was just blown away by it and was almost in awe after I watched it.

I've only seen it once too, yet I still think about it from time to time.

I barely do this anymore, see a movie without knowing much about it.

I think with all the information out there on movies I tend to try and learn too much about a film before seeing, mostly because I want to make sure I get my moneys worth. but I think I may be setting my self up to fail when I create expectations either way before I see it and then afterwards have a confirmation bias about movies. like if I think the movie is going to be awesome during I keep looking for ways to comfirm in my mind that it is a good movie.

also watching too many trailer and readign too many reviews or plot synopsis. I almost ruined The Dark Knight for myself doing this . when I first saw it I was think "oh when is that scene from the trailer going to happen?" kinda stuff.

I hope you get what I mean haha

[wrppdarndyrfngr]

oh and to answer the thread topic : Once , Donnie Darko

[Lueda Alia]

I barely do this anymore, see a movie without knowing much about it.

I think with all the information out there on movies I tend to try and learn too much about a film before seeing, mostly because I want to make sure I get my moneys worth. but I think I may be setting my self up to fail when I create expectations either way before I see it and then afterwards have a confirmation bias about movies. like if I think the movie is going to be awesome during I keep looking for ways to comfirm in my mind that it is a good movie.

also watching too many trailer and readign too many reviews or plot synopsis. I almost ruined The Dark Knight for myself doing this . when I first saw it I was think "oh when is that scene from the trailer going to happen?" kinda stuff.

I hope you get what I mean haha
Yeah, I know what you mean and I'm sure everyone here can relate to that.

I mean, I download a lot of movies because I can't afford to watch all that many in theaters, but the ones I do see there, I make sure I know what they're about. It was different with District 9. I remember seeing Peter Jackson's name attached to it and that pretty much sold me because I'm a big fan. So yeah, while I usually know about movies before I watch them, this was different. There wasn't much information on it out there before it came out, anyway.

[only the clouds]

Gone Baby Gone. Almost the whole film takes place in a moral gray area. It felt a lot more realistic than most of the other stuff I've seen and that's disheartening. That one stuck with me.

[ImTheSheriff]

Gone Baby Gone. Almost the whole film takes place in a moral gray area. It felt a lot more realistic than most of the other stuff I've seen and that's disheartening. That one stuck with me.

that's a good choice, it's hard to say what i would have done at the end.

[poppa Q]

I've thought about The White Ribbon every day since I watched it.

[mht]

because I recently saw it: The Hurt Locker. I have been on a I guess streak where the only time I was watching movies is if they were a typical Hollywood mainstream shitter involving a horribly transferred Super Hero, Video Game or repetitive Judd Apatow comedy once every month or two(since these 3 style of films come out about 10 times a year), so when I went to watch The Hurt Locker, it was so different cinematography wise compared to the shit I had been seeing (like an idiot rightfully so) that it definitely left me feeling different towards the string of movies I had been wasting my money on.

[Formatfun]

Superbad, for me. It's my favorite movie, and I think about it a lot.

[AShannon04]

Good Will Hunting

My favorite movie of all time. I definitely think about it every once in awhile.

[neo506]

synecdoche ny

I find it coming back to me over and over, and I always pick up new things whenever I rewatch it. If you havent seen it, get it now

[x1onexwo1fx]

requiem for a dream. i only saw it last month, but i'm pretty sure anyone who sees that is fucked for life.

[wall e]

My friend wouldn't leave his house from fear of death after watching Final Destination 2.

[bard]

I saw Synecdoche, New York in theaters thirteen months ago and I give it at least a little bit of thought every day it seems like. I have only seen it the one time despite owning it too.
was going to post this one. this movie is like an obstacle to watch, but not in a bad way. so many emotions are explored in here. i need to watch it again.

another one for me that i don't see a lot of people talking about is The King. it has William Hurt, Gael Garcia-Bernal, and Paul Dano in it. it's a really messed up story, with a perfect final scene/shot. after watching it i just couldn't stop thinking about it. i still think about it every couple of days. it's been quite a few months, but i just feel like i have to talk about it.

[Charles777]

Fight Club and A Clockwork Orange

[kwsqd]

The Prestige stuck with me for a long time, along with Memento, and A History of Violence.

[eraserhead]

this. I still annoy my friends with it.
haha I've given up on talking to my friends about it. everyone i've ever made watch that movie didn't like it.

[wroteurname]

I"ll be sleeping with the light on so when I wake in the night your picture is clearly in sight.

[x1onexwo1fx]

I"ll be sleeping with the light on so when I wake in the night your picture is clearly in sight.

icwutudidthar.

[pleasedontask]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
(500) Days of Summer
Memento
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Across the Universe
Cashback
Star Wars
Indiana Jones
The Usual Suspects

thats off the top of my head, they're are plenty more.

[DrStrong]

Killer Clowns From Outerspace always gets me.

[Thomas Balkcom]

haha I've given up on talking to my friends about it. everyone i've ever made watch that movie didn't like it.

The same goes for me. It's such a relief when I meet someone who likes it.

[Wake Up]

La Haine